Iraqi-style stuffed vegetables in tomato sauce prove peppers aren't the only vegetable worth stuffing
The Peninsula
I once thought only peppers could be stuffed. My Midwestern mom stuffed them with a mixture of ground beef, rice and (minimal) seasonings before baking them in a tomato sauce. I'll be honest: I preferred the filling over the vessel, mostly because I wasn't (and still am not) a big fan of green peppers.
At some point, she started rolling the filling in cabbage leaves instead, and I was hooked. What else could be stuffed? So many vegetables, of course - and in so many cultures. One of my favorite Mexican dishes is chile relleno, another stuffed green pepper - although a poblano is a pretty far cry from a plain bell. And what doesn't taste good when you coat it in a batter and fry it, especially after you stuff it with cheese?More Related News